Report: US Adviser involved in talks met with Khalil al-Hayya
According to the report, Aryeh Lightstone met with the Hamas leader as part of the talks to disarm the organization
Assessment
A US adviser reportedly meeting with a Hamas leader signals a direct American role in negotiations to disarm the group. The involvement of an adviser named Aryeh Lightstone suggests the talks may be more advanced or formal than previously understood. The key question is whether this meeting represents a shift in US policy toward direct engagement with Hamas.